What makes our body crave sugar?
My love-hate relationship with food began as a child and it’s shocking to know that children’s sugar intake today is higher than when I was a little girl. Though shopping for food is one of my favorite things to do I must admit it is hard work. I say this because it’s become a challenge to find foods with no … [Read more...]

Are you looking to reduce stress? Here are 9 self-care tips to reduce stress that you can start practicing today!
Let's talk about how stress affects us and how to deal with it before it manifests in the body. If you're like me, you are a perfectionist. Most people don't realize the energy involved to produce beauty with flowers for large events … [Read more...]

Brides, do you want your wedding to be beautiful and meaningful, and fit your budget?
If so, then you're going to have to roll up your sleeves to do some of the work- simple as that. I have 7 DIY Ideas for a Meaningful Wedding to inspire you.
Don't panic it can be fun!
To the DIY brides designing their flowers, I Applaud … [Read more...]

TRIP TO ROME
Recently my sister in law turned 50. We were very fortunate to celebrate with her in Roma, a spectacular and beautiful city. My husband's brother and three sisters along with their spouses spent the weekend enjoying the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of this ancient city.
Together we shared memories of years past while … [Read more...]

Here is a quick little gem of a recipe brought to you in the hopes that it to will become a staple when your in a pinch.
Three Green Orzo Salad
Please feel free to use any combination of greens that will with stand a bit of heat when stir frying quickly in good olive oil, such as seasonal asparagus, peas, pea shoots, string beans, or others. … [Read more...]

The shawl I used under this arrangement belonged to my mom,
who left us too soon.
She treasured it because it was given to her by someone very special.
Now it has inspired me to create for Valentine's day.
True love manifests itself in many ways. … [Read more...]

Thank you Gene for my tea cup.
I was inspired to make the perfect arrangement to go with it.
I remember you every time I use it.
It's almost like the tea quiets me from the inside out.
Reaching out to my soul and saying - shhh, it's time to just be still.
May you find that peaceful moment in your days to be quieted from the inside out. … [Read more...]

Believing in the spirit of Christmas is about finding those little moments in time that inspire us as we continue our journey through life.
A good example is when I came back from a very exciting flower installation. I felt on top of the world. Well, normally I would share this great news with my parents, but now there was no one to share this … [Read more...]

Spending time with my family during the slow summer months completes me. I find during the school year I run around keeping things as together as possible for my family and my work. I just don’t have the proper time to teach important lessons.
The Summer of 2012 brings new beginnings and with new beginnings there is always the process of … [Read more...]